Road tripping adventures.
Nestled between the Santa Lucia Mountains and the Pacific Ocean lies the beautiful town of Big Sur, California. With beaches, waterfalls, forests, and mountains, it’s one of the most jaw-dropping places in the state. But Big Sur is a little out of the way from California’s major cities, so many people opt to take a …
Travel to Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park for days filled with towering mountains, sparkling lakes, and epic hikes. It’s a fantastic place to leave the stress of your day-to-day life behind and instead spend some time in nature. People have widely differing opinions on how long to stay and explore Grand Teton National Park. Some …
Located in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, the hike to Horseshoe Bend is one of the most popular trails in Arizona. After all, with the curving Colorado river and towering orange sandstone cliffs, it’s absolutely picture-perfect.
Nestled in the stunning Kootenai National Forest lies the Gem Peak Lookout Tower. This structure is one of the many fire lookout towers in the area, which are primarily used to keep an eye out for fires.
Typically, a fire lookout will stay in this tower, watch for the start of brush fires, and alert emergency services before the fire can spread. But sometimes, these fire towers can be used recreationally, just like Gem Peak Lookout in Noxon, Montana.
Nowadays, Gem Peak Lookout doesn’t serve as a fire tower. Instead, it’s now a one-of-a-kind vacation rental known for its breathtaking nature views. Are you ready to add it to your bucket list?
With hikes, beaches, and waterfalls, there really is no bad time to visit Big Sur, California. After all, the nature in the area is pretty much always stunning. That said, the real question is when is the best time to visit Big Sur for you. Do you prefer warmer temperatures? Smaller crowds? Festival fun? If …